1) Do not release all 3 shrouds!!!!

2) You MUST use a stepping link H shaped piece of metal with 2 fairly slender rods that holds the mast to the stepping base.

3) have one person on the tramp pushing the mast a bit forward while the second person releases the Forstay.

4) the person that releases the forstay should than move to the back of the boat to catch the mast as the person on the tramp slowly lowers it(the mast)

There are many variations on this, but this is the simplist.

BE SURE YOU HAVE THE STEPPING LINK IN PLACE!!!!!!

[b] Sail Like you have a Pair